#1: Focus on the user and all else will follow.

Since the beginning, we’ve focused on providing the best user experience possible.
Whether we’re designing a new Internet browser or a new tweak to the look of the
homepage, we take great care to ensure that they will ultimately serve you, rather than
our own internal goal or bottom line.

Google Ventures

Google Ventures is an independent venture capital fund financed by Google. With $300
million to invest each year, the team looks to find and invest in the most disruptive
and interesting startup founders.